The Breakthrough Institute team works to publish up-to-date analysis on energy efficiency, centering around the economic benefits of energy efficiency, rebound and backfire, and relatedly, the limitations of energy efficiency as a climate mitigation strategy. Here is our collection of analyses and opinions on energy efficiency:

ANALYSIS

Alex Trembath, "IEA Acknowledges Rebound Effects," 10/6/14
Michael Shellenberger, Ted Nordhaus, and Jesse Jenkins, "Energy Efficiency: Beware of Overpromises," 5/28/13
Breakthrough Staff, "World Energy Agency Exaggerates Climate Potential of Efficiency," 4/18/13
Breakthrough Staff, "Amory Lovins's Efficiency Fantasy," 2/22/13
Alex Trembath and Jesse Jenkins, "CO2 Scorecard Misses the Point (Again) on Rebound and Efficiency," 3/20/12
Jesse Jenkins and Harry Saunders, "Rebound and Rigor," 6/6/11
Breakthrough Staff, "FAQ: Rebound Effects and 'Energy Emergence' Report," 2/25/11
Harry Saunders, "Six Misconceptions About Rebound and Backfire," 1/24/11
Michael Shellenberger and Harry Saunders, "Why Energy Efficiency May Not Decrease Energy Consumption," 9/28/10

"UNDERSTANDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBOUND" INTERVIEWS

NEWS AND OPINION

Collection: Energy Efficiency

Oct 8, 2014